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Is cloud operator lock in an issue for enterprise ?
Public Cloud

Is cloud operator lock in an issue for enterprise ?

As enterprises juggle multiple cloud platforms, the Cloud Ethernet Forum aims to ease interoperability, despite resistance from leading providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Tim Berners-Lee sparks new thoughts on Open Standards whilst 'Anti-software patents in NZ' campaign continues
Unified Communications

Tim Berners-Lee sparks new thoughts on Open Standards whilst 'Anti-software patents in NZ' campaign continues

This week saw the Inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee come to New Zealand to talk about Open Standards.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
Green Party goes big with ICT paper
Software Development

Green Party goes big with ICT paper

Green Party unveils $100m plan for a second fibre optic cable, aiming to break Telecom's monopoly and boost NZ's ICT sector.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2012

Global Stories

Open Standards stories

SDN vision points to simpler, cheaper networks
Network Infrastructure

SDN vision points to simpler, cheaper networks

SDN champions a shift towards simpler, more cost-effective networks, yet the role of switches remains pivotal, says Extreme Networks' expert.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
Vodafone staff use smartphones, in place of access cards
Unified Communications

Vodafone staff use smartphones, in place of access cards

Vodafone pioneers with HID Global to let staff use smartphones as secure access keys, waving goodbye to traditional swipe cards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2014
Brocade: Building the right network foundation
Brocade

Brocade: Building the right network foundation

Brocade's Greig Guy offers some tips for businesses wanting to utilise the cloud for some, but not all, of their data in the hybrid cloud space.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2014
HP tells partners... Helion hath no fury
Cloud Services

HP tells partners... Helion hath no fury

HP has announced the HP Helion Network, a global network that provides customers with a portfolio of services and a secure hybrid IT environment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2014
How CIOs can prepare for the new era of total mobility...
Bring Your Own Device

How CIOs can prepare for the new era of total mobility...

CIOs urged to adapt networks for a new era of total mobility, enabling seamless communication across all platforms.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014
Future-proofing network infrastructure with all-Ethernet fabric architectures...
Private Cloud

Future-proofing network infrastructure with all-Ethernet fabric architectures...

Businesses are bolstering their networks with all-Ethernet fabrics to weather the rapid tech shifts and future-proof data centers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
Brocade: Virtualisation Q&A
Virtualisation

Brocade: Virtualisation Q&A

Brocade's Greig Guy delves into why 2023 is the year virtualisation becomes mainstream, transforming data centers worldwide.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2014
A cloud fit for finance
Cloud Services

A cloud fit for finance

The finance sector seeks a custom-fit cloud solution, stepping into forums to shape a tech future that meets its unique demands.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013
Gartner: BYOD requires a broader approach
Cloud Services

Gartner: BYOD requires a broader approach

Gartner advises embracing BYOD with open designs and flexible architecture, recognising it signals a vital shift in IT strategy, not just a trend.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013
Aastra - ANZ's best-kept contact centre secret
Customer Relationship Management

Aastra - ANZ's best-kept contact centre secret

That's the view of Tony Warhurst, managing director Aastra ANZ, a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013
Schneider Electric selects Microsoft Windows Azure as preferred cloud platform
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric selects Microsoft Windows Azure as preferred cloud platform

Schneider Electric announces selection of Microsoft Windows Azure as a preferred cloud provider for the company's StruxureWare software applications and suites.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013
Connector Systems in driving seat with Aruba & Brocade deal
Wireless Networks

Connector Systems in driving seat with Aruba & Brocade deal

Brocade and Aruba Networks have announced a strategic relationship to deliver an open-standards based unified campus network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2013
Things to know before buying a phone system - Vadacom
Customer Relationship Management

Things to know before buying a phone system - Vadacom

PABX lease expired? Moving premises? Need to upgrade your phone system? Vadacom's CEO outlines the Top 5 features to look for in a modern phone solution.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
The Ethernet fabric thread
Partner Programmes

The Ethernet fabric thread

Fully understanding Ethernet fabric can translate into new business and better margins says Graham Schultz, Brocade regional director for ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
TranscribeMe and Vadacom unite in Unified Comms
Unified Communications

TranscribeMe and Vadacom unite in Unified Comms

Partnership between hybrid voice-to-text technology company and one of New Zealand's leading unified communications and IP telephony solutions provider.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2012